Uganda Red Cross Society Assistant Project Officer - WASH - Software - Jobs in Uganda
Uganda Red Cross Society Assistant Project Officer - WASH - Software - Jobs in Uganda
Job Purpose:The Project Officer – WASH (Software) will be responsible for the management of all soft aware WASH components, programming, material, financial and human resources of the National Society within the project area.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and makes recommendations on WASH project activities;
Prepares project budgets & work plans and ensures proper accountability of project funds and other resources;
Prepares and submits timely and quality activity reports;
Prepares quarterly and annual project progress reports in accordance with URCS guidelines and project requirements;
Mentoring, coaching and support supervision to project focal persons and project volunteers (project leaders and Hygiene Promoters);
Develop project monitoring tools in liaison with the URCS M&E officer and ensure they are used to address the project key result areas and indicators therein;
Ensure proper coordination with relevant stakeholders (sector partners, district and sub county authorities) in consultation with respective Branch Managers on WASH related activities and policies;
Technically support community based trainings, sensitizations through PHAST and PHASE activities at different levels within the project areas for quality assurance;
Promote construction and use of appropriate HH latrines within the project areas (traditional, VIP, Ecosan or lined latrines);
Promote construction and use of appropriate HH latrines within the project areas (traditional, VIP, Ecosan or lined latrines);
Sensitise and support community members on safe solid waste management systems within the project areas;
Develop and disseminate appropriate hygiene promotion messages for positive behavior change among community members and schools in the project are;.
Support health emergencies and disaster operations in the different intervention communities in implementation of software activities.
Education Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or SWASA but with specialized training in hygiene promotion approaches i.e. Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST), Community led Total Sanitation (CLTS), Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Education (PHASE) for schools. from a reputable institution;
Post Graduate Diploma or certificates in project planning and management from a reputable institution will be an added advantage;
Essential Knowledge and Experience
Minimum 2 year’s WASH experience in
a Community Development setting;
Familiar with updated Government policies and WASH implementation guidelines.
Essential Skills
Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel and ability to run specific software (SPSS and EP info.);
Very good knowledge of Emergency Response Protocols and sphere standards for service delivery;
Knowledge and skills of sanitation marketing in peri-urban and informal settlements;
High level of integrity.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th August 2019
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited.
All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles.
URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Full job descriptions and application forms can be viewed from the jobs section of our website at https://www.redcrossug.org and the application template from here
Please send your filled application formand attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to: sgurcs@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:
Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:
The Secretary General,
Uganda Red Cross Society,
Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org
For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Red Cross Society Assistant Project Officer - WASH - Software - Jobs in Uganda
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